Microsoft post a workaround for Surface Pro 3 Windows Insiders issue
Last week Microsoft released Windows 10 build 16288 which causes a problem that prevented the Surface Pro 3 from starting up after being shutdown. Today Microsoft have posted a workaround to get the Surface up and running and prevent it from happening again. Future builds (>16294) will include the fix…
Microsoft release Windows Hello fix for the Surface Pro 4
This morning I received a system firmware update for my Surface Pro 4. After a bit of digging (looking at the Surface Pro update history page) I found that the update “Surface – System – 1.0.75.1” fixes a Windows Hello error on the Surface Pro 4 “Surface Camera Windows Hello…
Microsoft release details of the latest Surface Pro 4 updates
Last week Microsoft released firmware updates for the Surface without any released notes. I did notice a new power slider option for the power icon in the taskbar that can be used to control the power balance (see my post) but other than that we had no idea what has…
Surface Pro 4 firmware update adds new power controls
I just received a firmware update for my Surface Pro 4 and the main change is a new power option. With the Windows 10 Creators Update Microsoft introduced a new power slider option and now you can use this sliders with the Surface Pro 4. You can push the slider…
Video: A quick look at the Microsoft Surface Dock
I have reviewed 3rd party Microsoft Surface Docks in the past but up until now I have not looked at the official Microsoft Surface Dock. The Microsoft Surface Dock uses the Surface connector rather than the USB port of the 3rd party device I tested which means you still have…
New Surface Pro 4 firmware updates improves battery performance
Microsoft are rolling out a firmware update for the Surface Pro 4 with the aim of improved the battery life. An update to the embedded control improves battery life during sleep, there are digitiser changes, improvements to the hibernation settings and other changes that all improve the battery life when…
The Digital Lifestyle Show #603 – New Surface Pro
Welcome to this week’s podcast where Jason, Garry and I talk about the new Surface Pro and the new Surface accessories, we talk about the new Windows 10 Fall Creators Update builds and with the news that the BBC are closing their video store we ask can you trust online…
Microsoft Surface Dial now available to pre-order in the UK
Last year Microsoft launched the new Surface Studio along with an interesting new accessory called the Surface Dial. The Dial (along with the less budget friendly Surface Studio) is now available to pre-order from the Microsoft Store. The Dial costs £89.99 from the Microsoft Store and enables you to control…
Here are the new Surface Pro specs
Today Microsoft have announced the latest Surface device the new Surface Pro. The device replaces the Surface Pro 4 and has comes in range of spec: Intel Core m3 / 128GB / 4 GB Ram, Core i5 / 128GB SSD / 4GB RAM, Core i5 / 256GB SSD / 8…
Microsoft announce an new Surface Pro
Microsoft have announced a spec bump to the Surface Pro 4 now called the just the Surface Pro. The updated Surface Pro has the 7th gen i5 and i7 processors, 13.5 hours battery life, a new hinge design (165 degree) has a studio mode where it will raise the screen a…
